Cureus. 2024 Dec 20;16(12):e76055. doi: 10.7759/cureus.76055. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT This case report highlights a complication of pneumothorax associated with dry needling (DN), a technique used for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome and musculoskeletal disorders. Despite its growing popularity and efficacy in relieving pain, dry needling can lead to adverse events. We present a […]
Natl J Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Sep-Dec;15(3):499-504. doi: 10.4103/njms.njms_27_24. Epub 2024 Nov 16. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Myofascial pain syndrome MPS is one of the most common causes of chronic musculoskeletal pain. It clinically presents with hypersensitive points in the muscle called “trigger points”. Most of the time it remains undiagnosed/undertreated and this leads to severity in symptoms. […]
Arch Dermatol Res. 2025 Jan 18;317(1):276. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03674-x. ABSTRACT Morphea is a chronic inflammatory fibrosing disorder. Since fibrosis is the hallmark of both scars and morphea, our attention was raised for the possible use of Fractional Ablative CO2 lasers and microneedling as treatment modalities for morphea. To compare the efficacy and safety of Fractional Ablative […]
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2025 Jan 10;76:103260. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103260. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Headache disorders are prevalent often leading to disability. The rectus capitus posterior major muscle (RCPMaj) may contribute to headache symptoms via nociceptive convergence and myodural bridging. OBJECTIVES: To establish guidelines for needle length and needle angle to mitigate risks during dry […]
J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2024 Dec;38(4):101-110. doi: 10.22514/jofph.2024.043. Epub 2024 Dec 12. ABSTRACT Bruxism is a significant phenomenon that should not be underestimated, given its prevalence and consequences. The major symptoms associated with bruxism include myalgia, decreased quality of life, and limited mandibular movements. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of […]
J Chiropr Med. 2024 Mar-Jun;23(1-2):23-36. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2024.02.005. Epub 2024 Sep 19. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) to improve function, proprioception, and balance and to reduce pain in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). METHODS: We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and […]
Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2024 Dec 31;66(6):842-848. doi: 10.3897/folmed.66.e130873. ABSTRACT Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a disorder of the musculoskeletal system that is distinguished by the presence of pain, tenderness, muscle spasms, restricted joint range of motion, fatigue, and, in rare cases, autonomic dysfunction. PMID:39774355 | DOI:10.3897/folmed.66.e130873
J Drugs Dermatol. 2025 Jan 1;24(1):41-46. doi: 10.36849/JDD.8585. ABSTRACT Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin diseases worldwide and affects a large population of patients. Post-acne scarring can pose a significant psychosocial burden on patients of all ages; therefore, treatment approaches must be both rapid-acting and effective. Microneedling is a minimally invasive technology […]
Front Neurol. 2024 Dec 18;15:1520585. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1520585. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) on pain and functional outcomes in patients with plantar fasciitis (PF). METHODS: PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, EBSCO, web of science, physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) were searched for randomized control trials (RCTs) evaluating the effectiveness of […]
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2025 Jan;55(1):26-44. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2024.12601. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relative efficacy of various physical therapy interventions for chronic ankle instability (CAI). DESIGN: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. LITERATURE SEARCH: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, and CINAHL bibliographic databases were searched up to December 2023. STUDY SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomized […]
Med Acupunct. 2024 Oct 21;36(5):272-281. doi: 10.1089/acu.2024.0015. eCollection 2024 Oct. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Spasticity is a common complication in patients with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical, biomechanical, and functional effects of dry needling (DN) in treating gastrocnemius muscle spasticity in pwMS. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A pilot single-blinded randomized controlled trial […]
J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025 Jan;24(1):e16707. doi: 10.1111/jocd.16707. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Melasma, a common skin pigmentation disease, can negatively impact patients’ mental health, social interactions, and physical appearance. Although we now have several treatments accessible, such as medicines, chemical peels, and phototherapy, which can help ease symptoms to some extent, the requirement for a long-term effective and […]
Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Dec 21;317(1):150. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03582-0. ABSTRACT Post acne erythema (PAE) is a common sequela of acne inflammation, and it refers to telangiectasia and erythematous lesions remaining after the acne treatment. Although some PAE may improve over time, persisting PAE might be esthetically undesirable for patients. The efficacy of various treatment options for […]
J Neurophysiol. 2024 Dec 20. doi: 10.1152/jn.00366.2024. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Deep dry needling (DDN) is a method to treat muscle trigger points (TrPs) often found in persons with neuromuscular pain and spasticity. Currently, its neurophysiological actions are not well established. Thus, to understand how DDN affects spinal cord physiology, we investigated the effects […]
J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 30;13(23):7288. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237288. ABSTRACT Neck pain can be associated with specific conditions, such as neurological disorders, vascular or inflammatory diseases, fractures, herniated discs, etc. However, the majority of neck pain cases cannot be attributed to a specific cause. The objective of this review is to describe the muscle dysfunctions associated […]
J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 21;13(23):7032. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237032. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: The current study aimed to characterize the adverse reactions associated with dry needling (DN) treatments reported by Polish physiotherapists, with a secondary objective of investigating whether the level of DN experience influences the occurrence of these adverse effects. Methods: A total of 102 Polish physiotherapists, […]
Clin J Pain. 2024 Dec 17. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000001265. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study compares ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency (UG-PRF) with ultrasound-guided dry needling (UG-DN) for treating painful shoulder periarthritis. METHODS: Twenty-four patients with painful shoulder periarthritis were chosen from the Pain Department of the Sixth People’s Hospital of Nantong City between August 2022 […]
J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 26;13(23):7157. doi: 10.3390/jcm13237157. ABSTRACT Background: Therapeutic exercise is recommended for people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), although it could be complemented with other treatments such as dry needling (DN). The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the resulting data on pain, functionality, strength and range of motion in […]
Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2024 Dec 9;49(12):1303-1309. doi: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230536. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To observe the clinical effect on perimenopausal dry eye disease treated with He’s fire needle therapy combined with walnut-shell moxibustion. METHODS: A total of 60 patients with perimenopausal dry eye disease were randomized into an observation group (30 cases) and a control group (30 […]
Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Aug 26;70(3):370-378. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2024.14310. eCollection 2024 Sep. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effectiveness of static dry needling (S-DN), dynamic dry needling (D-DN), and a combined technique (CT) for managing myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between January 1, 2023 and April 15, […]
